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Provo Planning Commission to hold Oct. 28 hearing on new overlay zone

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The Provo City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2026, to discuss a proposed ordinance text amendment. The meeting will include a study session regarding a general plan review and a discussion of a new overlay zone.

Key takeaways

  • The Provo City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
  • A study session regarding a general plan review is scheduled for 5:00 PM on the same day.
  • The hearing will address a proposed ordinance text amendment to create the Provo River Corridor High-Use Node (PRHN) Overlay Zone.
  • Public comments must be submitted by 6:00 PM the day before the hearing.

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2026, to discuss a proposed ordinance text amendment, according to a Oct. 15 notice. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers located at 445 West Center Street.

A study session regarding a general plan review by Tippe Morlan is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Provo Peak Conference Room, preceding the formal public hearing. While the study session is open to the public, formal presentations, public comments, and official actions are reserved for the 6:00 PM hearing.

One primary item for the public hearing involves a request from the Provo City Council for an ordinance text amendment to Title 14. This amendment seeks to create the Provo River Corridor High-Use Node (PRHN) Overlay Zone for a citywide application. Hannah Salzl is listed as the contact for this matter.

The Commission will also address items that may require legislative action by the Provo Municipal Council. The Municipal Council is scheduled to consider specific items on Dec. 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Agendas for the Council can be viewed at http://agendas.provo.gov on the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Decisions made on unmarked items are administrative and require only the approval of the Planning Commission. Any decisions regarding unmarked items may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment by submitting an application by 6:00 PM within 14 days of the Commission's decision.

The public may view the hearings live or on-demand via YouTube at youtube.com/provocitygovernment or on Facebook at facebook.com/provochannel17. Public comments can be submitted online at provo.gov/publiccomments and must be received by 6:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Agenda materials and staff reports are available at 445 West Center Street, Suite 200, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday during the week of the hearing. They are also available on the Provo City Development Services website at provo.gov/agendacenter.

Individuals requiring special accommodations or auxiliary communicative aids during the meeting should notify the Planning Secretary at 801-852-6424. For assistance, the Development Services Department must be contacted before 12:00 PM the day before the meeting.

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold its next scheduled meeting on Oct. 28, 2026, with the hearing expected to conclude by 10:00 PM.

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